Going From Polished To Matte. Possible?

[MarcelN]

I'm thinking of using ultra fine grit sandpaper to make polished frames matte. Has anyone done that or it's not possible?

 

[qtrain23]

Just have it matte clear coated. Much easier.

 

[THE X-MAN]

BEAD BLAST IT..............

 

[Frogskins]

in other words

you wanna ffff up the frames ...

 

[THE X-MAN]

and using sandpaper wont ffff them up?

use red scotchbrite dry....cut with the grain of the frames so to speak always going the same direction.

 

[Dyeraudio]

It's worth it to bead blast.... Here is an X Man bead blast....

 

[Duke Nivram]

I'm thinking of using ultra fine grit sandpaper to make polished frames matte. Has anyone done that or it's not possible?

i think the way to go about it depends on if this is a metal or plastic frame

 

[NiGHTSx2]

Dont' sand your frames! They will be matte, but they'll also look like crap. Even using a 1500 grit wet-sand will leave visible scratches and make the frame look trashed (not in a good way). Plus, if the polished frame is painted, you'll be rubbing into and possibly through the paint. Bottom line - sanding is not going to make your frame look like an Oakley factory matte finish.
Clear coating is the way to go if you're looking for a cost effective method. I took a glossy frame and matted it down to flat with automotive clear, and you woulnd never know it had been glossy.

 

[dr.chop]

Matte Clear Cerakote is the way to go....Durable as all hell...Or Matte Powder Coat..I like X Man's idea as well.

 

[NiGHTSx2]

Hey Doc - are you offering Cerakote finishing now? I know you were playing around with the stuff.